The Last Secret
The Last Secret by Christian Jacq, published by Simon & Schuster in 2009, is a paperback edition comprising 342 pages. This novel follows New York lawyer Mark Wilder as he travels to Cairo after receiving an anonymous message revealing that he is the illegitimate son of the renowned archaeologist Howard Carter, known for discovering Tutankhamun’s tomb. Mark learns that he is destined to continue his father’s quest to find a lost papyrus believed to be hidden within the tomb, a task that is shrouded in mystery and danger.
Readers will find a narrative steeped in suspense and legal intrigue as Mark navigates a world where mystical forces and historical secrets collide. The story explores themes of legacy and the quest for knowledge, as Mark faces formidable adversaries, including the CIA and Egyptian authorities, who threaten to thwart his mission. The tension escalates as he delves deeper into the legend surrounding Tutankhamun’s final secret, revealing the complexities of his father’s past and the implications of uncovering a truth that many wish to keep buried.
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After receiving an anonymous message, New York lawyer Mark Wilder arrives in Cairo to learn the shocking news that he is the illegitimate son of Howard Carter, the famous archeologist who discovered Tutankhamun’s tomb. Before he died in mysterious circumstances, Carter informed Abbot Pacomas, the last descendant of the great priests of Amon, that only his lost son could continue his life’s quest: to find the papyrus hidden in Tutankhamun’s tomb and reveal its contents to the world. No archive mentions this lost papyrus, archeologists deny its very existence, mystical forces unleash themselve to protect it. It has become a legend – just like the curse that claims all those who disturb the pharaoh’s eternal slumber. The quest to uncover Tutankhamun’s final secret is fraught with danger. And as he attempts to complete his father’s mission, Mark finds himself facing new enemies Howard Carter could never have foreseen, including the CIA and the Egyptian police.
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